Also known as: Court of Appeal in Malindi
Judicial appellate body in Kenya that hears appeals from lower courts and reviews constitutional matters.
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… In a statement, LSK President Charles Kanjama argued that the deductions have no legal basis following a recent Court of Appeal ruling. …
LSK threatens to sue State over continued NSSF deductionsThe Standard
… Despite the progress Kenya has made in terms of development of the law post its baptism era in 2010, the Court of Appeal which was the highest court pre-2010 has remained an important player in our judicial life as a nation for two reasons. …
Court of Appeal should abandon its obsession with procedure and its decisionsCitizen Digital
Court of Appeal to rule on bid to lift orders blocking Ksh.205B Safaricom share sale By Willy Lusige June 18, 2026 07:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pedestrians walk outside the Safaricom mobile phone c …
Court of Appeal to rule on bid to lift orders blocking Ksh.205B Safaricom share saleThe Standard
… The three are set to hear and determine whether it is lawful for law firms to provide services to government agencies, despite the existence of capable government legal departments and personnel.The delay is a double blow to the lawyers; just four days ago, the Court of Appeal de …
Double blow as case on lawyers-government legal service engagement is delayedThe Standard
… gnificant legal uncertainty regarding the legality of such deductions, accountability for funds collected, and the rights and remedies available should the ELRC judgment be affirmed," said LSK’s President Charles Kanjama.The remarks follow the June 2 ruling by the Court of Appeal …
Employers warned to revert to old NSSF deductions or risk jailCitizen Digital
… In a ruling delivered by Justice Alexander Muteti, the court found that the issues raised by Kihara had already been determined by the Court of Appeal and could not be revisited by the High Court in the manner sought. …
High Court shuts down Jackson Kihara Gachucha's bid to overturn 20-year robbery sentenceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBusinessman Tony Gachoka and nine other petitioners have written to the President of the Court of Appeal seeking clarification over what they term as an unusual alteration and fast-tracking of a State application relating to the proposed sale of government shares …
Gachoka questions court over change in Safaricom shares caseThe Standard
… According to Havi, the body tasked with reviewing cases of police brutality was constituted outside constitutional provisions, a move that became the subject of litigation in both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.The Senior Counsel questioned whether taxpayers should should …
Havi questions police brutality compensation reportThe Standard
… to our newsletterHowever, Judge Mugo ruled that JM’s widows Doris Nyambura and her co-widows Esther Mwikali and Terry Wanjiru were the real owners of the property alongside their kin.He termed the 580 as trespassers in JM’s land since September 28, 1988, when the Court of Appeal …
Reprieve as former JM Kariuki's dancers get 90-acre land despite losing court caseAuditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah's Sh7 trillion public debt case.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah's Sh7 trillion public debt case.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has stayed proceedings in a petition by the Katiba Institute challenging the 2022 appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries for allegedly violating the two-thirds gender rule, citing an unresolved jurisdictional dispute with the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The petition argued that the nominees—39 men and 12 women—breached constitutional requirements for gender balance in appointive bodies.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Council of Legal Education has introduced new regulatory frameworks that end an 18-year monopoly by the Kenya School of Law on advocates training, allowing qualified public and private universities to apply for licensing to offer the Advocates Training Programme.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed Duncan Ojwang as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term. IPOA is mandated to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service, including investigating complaints against police officers and monitoring policing operations.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto appointed Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for a six-year term effective August 31, 2026, replacing Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission for six years after parliamentary approval.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Hospital Association has reconstituted The Nairobi Hospital's Board of Management following its August 25 Annual General Meeting, with Dr Barcley Onyambu re-elected as chairman. The new 11-member board includes Samson Mbuthia Kinyanjui as vice chairman and Dr Agnes Gachoki as chairperson of the Medical Advisory Committee.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Hospital has reconstituted its 11-member Board of Management with Dr Barcley Onyambu retained as chairman, ending months of boardroom disputes involving rival factions, court cases, and arrests of senior officials.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that struck down Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which criminalise the publication and dissemination of false information. The State argues the provisions include safeguards to protect legitimate expression, opinions, satire, and honest mistakes, and are aimed only at deliberate and knowing dissemination of false factual claims intended to cause harm or disorder.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Assembly has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking reinstatement of Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which a lower court struck down as unconstitutional. Parliament argues the sections do not infringe freedom of expression as they target deliberate spread of false information rather than opinion, satire, or honest mistakes.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Incoming first-year students at public universities are experiencing confusion and anxiety about tuition payments due to information gaps surrounding the government's proposed Variable Scholarship and Loan Funding (VSLF) model, which promises up to 100 per cent financial support through scholarships, loans, and household contributions determined by a Means Testing Instrument. Students report a lack of clear communication from university administration about how the transition to the new framework will affect their admission and fee status.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The scheduled auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's 20-acre Entim Sidai property in Karen failed to take place after those who attended did not meet the requirements to participate as bidders, according to Garam Auctioneers.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Mombasa chief magistrate has acquitted clinical officer Dias Juma Wabwile of raping a dialysis patient at Pandya Memorial Hospital, finding the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The complainant died before the hearing and could not testify; the court ruled that although eight prosecution witnesses testified, none witnessed the alleged assault, and the prosecution lacked the strong independent evidence needed to establish the charges.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard's opinion section examines the High Court conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution's circumstantial evidence case raises questions about whether guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt or through logical inference, with no eyewitness or direct forensic evidence placing the accused at the scene.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his impeachment does not automatically bar him from seeking the presidency in 2027 and that he will pursue his legal challenges through the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court if necessary. Gachagua's stance underscores tension between his presidential ambitions and opposition parties' efforts to forge a united front against President William Ruto.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts to recover Ksh.1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, following an application by Huelands Limited and pending determination of a case challenging the Court of Appeal's July 2026 decision in the long-running dispute.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved lawyer Duncan Ojwang Oburu as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), with the Committee on Administration and Internal Security finding he meets all required qualifications including High Court judge eligibility and a law degree from a recognized university.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Supreme Court has issued temporary orders stopping the recovery of Sh1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, pending the hearing of an application by Huelands Limited. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission cannot proceed with recovery efforts or enforcement measures while the interim orders remain in effect.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sri Lanka's government has proposed sweeping judicial reforms including increasing courthouses, creating new appeals courts outside the capital, raising judges' retirement age by two years, and recruiting additional justices and staff. The measures aim to address a backlog of about 1.1 million cases, though lawyers and opposition parties criticize them as threatening judicial independence.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Gregory Mutai quashed a Sh709 million cost award by the Retirement Benefits Tribunal in a dispute over Sh7 billion pension payout, ruling that Standard Chartered Bank was not given a chance to be heard before the decision was made. The judge directed the tribunal to hear and determine the issue afresh before deciding whether the bank should shoulder the costs incurred by former employees.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court's June decision upholding his impeachment, arguing the court erred in finding his removal final despite finding constitutional violations in the process. Gachagua contends that the right to a fair hearing is an absolute constitutional guarantee that cannot be sacrificed for procedural timelines or political considerations.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court judgment that upheld his impeachment, arguing the court erred in law by finding the Senate's decision was final and beyond judicial review despite violations of his constitutional rights to fair hearing and fair administrative action.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Gachagua has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court's impeachment verdict against him, arguing the judges gave an illogical, impracticable, or artificial verdict.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Afrison Export Import Limited and Huelands Limited, associated with businessman Francis Mburu, have appealed to the Supreme Court in a Sh3.2 billion land dispute with the government over Ruaraka property. The companies argue the Court of Appeal erred in finding that the government bought its own land.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has declined to strike out a case by Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango challenging the government's decision to allow duty-free rice imports, with Justice Edward Muriithi ruling that the case raises weighty questions about whether the policy balances food security interests against farmers' property rights and market profitability.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters; Lissu was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, while his party Chadema claims the case is being used to suppress legitimate political opposition.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence across the six Coast counties and reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned what he describes as conflicting High Court interpretations of Kenya's constitutional election timeline. He revisited a 2018 petition arguing the 2022 election should have been held in August 2021 rather than August 2022, citing recent divergent Malindi High Court rulings on Article 136(2)(a).
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court declared that Kenya's next presidential election must be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, ruling that the Constitution requires the poll on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year following the previous General Election, not August 10, 2027 as planned by the IEBC.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →